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The valleys terrace that's literally like stepping back in time
Interior design
It might remind you of your great grandmother's
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The staff crisis engulfing a Welsh fire service
Employment
'The public need to know that they are getting short-changed and their safety is being gambled with,' said one whistleblower
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'Larger than life' grandmother dies after being hit by car
Gwent Police
'Our mam was larger than life, was well known and had many friends,' said her heartbroken family in a tribute
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'Fake speed camera' confuses drivers after popping up on Welsh street
Treharris
To some people it is obviously a bird box while others have mistaken it for a speed camera
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Welsh fire chief in line for bumper pay rise and some staff are furious
Your Money
'Firefighters on the ground are embarrassed by the shame the management team have heaped on them,' said one whistleblower
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Home destroyed amid fire service crisis no-one is speaking about
South Wales Fire Service
In this special report on the huge problems facing South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, whistleblowers told WalesOnline an exodus of part-time firefighters because of controversial management decisions has put lives at risk
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Married man brutally beat up secret lover during weekend tryst in Swansea
Courts
Anthony Grzesica punched, kicked and butted the woman he was having an affair with during a prolonged attack in a hotel room
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Police chase stolen car through Cardiff
Crime
The car had been stolen earlier that day in Merthyr Tydfil
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Thieves ram raided police compounds to retrieve stolen cars officers had seized
Courts
The gang stole one car three times and when police recovered it for the final time, the driver told officers "his mates would just steal it back again"
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Body found in search for missing 21-year-old Kain Cunnington
Merthyr Tydfil
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death
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‘Sizeable cannabis factory’ found inside Welsh home
Courts
Police called it a 'significant find'
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A man indecently exposed himself on a train from Cardiff and police believe this person can help their investigation
Treharris
Police say a man jumped on seats and took his shirt off before exposing himself in front of passengers, including children
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The twin brothers born with ultra rare condition stand for the first time aged three thanks to pioneering treatment in US
Merthyr Tydfil
Treharris community rallies round twins Ellis and Jesse who were born with Prader-Willi Syndrome
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The people and businesses in Wales caught evading tax
Your Money
The names range from takeaways to a roofer
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Footballer suffers skull injuries and undergoes surgery after clash during match
Treharris
Police are investigating reports of an alleged assault
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The £1.1m valleys farmhouse that hasn't been lived in for 30 years could be your next renovation project
Renovation
You could potentially buy the huge wind turbine in the garden too
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'Menace' driver crashed into parked car and smashed windows in woman's house
Courts
Dafydd Jones, 30, had nine previous convictions for driving while disqualified
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Family devastated after adoring dad, 29, dies suddenly following epileptic seizures
Treharris
'He absolutely doted on his kids, their bond was so strong, you couldn't even explain it'
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Grandad died of cancer just a few months after seeing doctor about bad back
Merthyr Tydfil
Brian Case died a month after being diagnosed with mesothelioma after complaining of a bad back
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Aldi wants to build new stores in all these Welsh towns and cities
Aldi
The UK's fifth biggest supermarket chain is continuing to expand and has its eyes on these locations
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'Our daughter died suddenly six years ago and we still don't know why'
Treharris
Gareth Watkins said he may never come to terms with what happened to his daughter Taryn
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How Merthyr carpenter who started boxing for fun became a Commonwealth champion
Treharris
Gavin Gwynne became the Commonwealth lightweight champion after boxing for 12 years
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Rugby club steward cooked free meals for people in need during lockdown
Covid Heroes
Shirley Gwynne, known to the locals as Auntie Pip, took over at Treharris RFC a little while before lockdown
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Driver on drugs mowed down group of cyclists while on wrong side of road
Courts
Jason Morgan did not even attempt to brake as he smashed into the group. One of the men he hit was unable to walk for six months while another needs £40,000 of additional dental treatment
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